Job Title:
Commercial Executive (Japan Business)
Company:
BLU Maritime Consultancy Pte. Ltd.
Type:
Full-time, Permanent ·
Location:
Singapore
Salary:
SGD 5,000 – 6000/month (commensurate with experience)
About the role
BLU Maritime Consultancy provides ship catering, provisioning and related consultancy services to shipowners and managers across Asia and beyond. We are seeking a Commercial Executive to manage client relationships and coordinate the supply of provisions to vessels, with a particular focus on our Japanese client portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with clients to plan, coordinate and arrange the supply of provisions and stores to vessels
Maintain fast, professional response times on emails and client enquiries
Liaise between the company and Japanese-speaking clients, bridging language and business-culture differences
Support cargo/vessel coordination and post-supply documentation to ensure accuracy
Build and strengthen long-term client relationships
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Experience in the maritime sector with sound knowledge of ship operations
Knowledge of ship-chandelling (ship supply/provisioning) and ship-management operations
Business-level Japanese (written and spoken), together with strong English, to serve Japanese maritime clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office — Excel and Word — and general computer applications
Strong communication skills, responsiveness and a client-service mindset
A genuine passion for food and cuisine, suited to a catering and provisioning business